PREPARE BEFORE YOU APPLY
You don’t need to have everything ready before you begin.
It helps to know what information the Joint Application Form asks for, and Gilly saves your progress so you can come back anytime.
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KNOW YOUR CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Gilly asks for your Conservation District when you begin your application.
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KNOW YOUR PROJECT LOCATION
Have the stream or waterbody name, if known, along with the project location and any property information you have available, such as an address or legal property description.
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GATHER PHOTOS, PLANS & MAPS
Have current site photos and any plans, drawings, maps or sketches you already have.
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HAVE YOUR PROJECT DESCRIPTION READY
Be ready to explain what you plan to do, why the work is needed and how it will be completed.
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HAVE YOUR CONSTRUCTION DETAILS READY
Know your proposed timing, project dimensions, materials and equipment.
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PLAN TO MINIMIZE IMPACTS
Be ready to explain how you will reduce erosion, sedimentation, vegetation disturbance and other impacts to the stream and surrounding area.
WAIT TO BUY MATERIALS OR BEGIN WORK
Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation recommends waiting to purchase construction materials until required permits are issued, since project details or materials may change during review.
Review times vary by permit and reviewing agency.
See the individual permit pages for estimated review times.